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Besides teaching, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to cook and try new recipes in my little tiny kitchen. I look forward to learning and utilizing much more technology in my classroom.

Check out my class website!! Click on the school house below to link you to my classroom page.
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Week 1
5-4-3-2-1 Reflection:
5 new technologies to try
  • Delicious.com
  • slideshare.net
  • edmodo.com
  • jing
  • wordle.net


4 ideas to share with others
  • Delicious.com with my team and with my Smart Board PLC Group
  • edmodo.com with colleagues
  • using wordle as a preview to concepts with my colleagues; grade level associates especially
  • youtube converter to watch videos in school


3 principles of Universal Design for Learning
  • Multiple means of representation
  • Action and Expression
  • Engagement


2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age
  • I would like to have my students create something rather than play on an internet game. This could be a wordle, spell with flicker, slideshare, etc.
  • I would love to work closely with my colleagues to launch edmodo as a school wide program.


1 BIG idea to implement on Monday
  • I would love to get my Edmodo up and running for parents and students in my class.


Week 2
5-4-3-2-1 Reflection:
5 new technologies to try
  • twitter.com
  • skype
  • Microsoft movie maker
  • storyonline
  • illuminations


4 ideas to share with others
  • slideshare for smart board users
  • storyonline.net with primary grades
  • edmodo as a form of communication
  • collage maker to summarize with colleagues


3 principles of Universal Design for Learning
  • Multiple means of representation
  • Action and Expression
  • Engagement


2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age
  • I need to be sure to give students choices with technology based options.
  • I'd like to have my students create more in the computer lab, which will be easier now that our school utilizes insight.


1 BIG idea to implement on Monday
  • I'd love to utilize the computer more to create projects with my students.